Toyota Looks to Magnesium Batteries
If you kept pace with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, you would think that the future pinnacle of hybrid and electric cars is already upon us. But as Toyota continues to develop its green machines, it is looking to take the electric car to the…
Web Browsing in the New GL350
The connected car is quickly becoming a reality, as more vehicles offer Internet-enabled applications to bring in features and services. While its German luxury rivals Audi and BMW offer a Google Search function that allows drivers to route their findings to the navigation system, Mercedes-Benz is the only automaker that…
Your Lead Foot is Costing you Money
Studies show that fuel economy has become the number one concern among American car buyers – but motorists have also been pressing for higher speed limits, which can sharply reduce the mileage a car gets. While that might seem common sense, a new study clearly quantifies the impact of putting…
Ford Fixes Software Issue
Ten days after announcing the recall of nearly 90,000 Escape crossovers and Fusion sedans, Ford has announced it has come up with a fix to prevent potential engine fires in those vehicles equipped with the maker’s popular 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. Read the full story here.
Lending for Cars Increasing
Many auto lenders that cut back in the recession have returned. Some examples: • The biggest bank in Alabama, Regions Financial in Birmingham, is increasing its indirect auto lending after a two-year absence from late 2008 to late 2010. • Huntington Bank of Columbus, Ohio, stopped auto originations outside its six-state core…
Chrysler Hits $436 Million Profit in 2nd Quarter
Chrysler Group LLC continued its turnaround from near death just three years ago, earning $436 million in the second quarter and confirming that it will show a full-year operating profit of at least $3 billion. Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, in an email to Chrysler’s employees on Monday, warned against overconfidence…
Fiat and Mazda Join Forces
Fiat of Italy, which owns Alfa, and Mazda of Japan announced that they’ll team up to do a two-seater, based on the platform of the Miata, officially known as the MX-5. The two companies plan to come up with distinctly different models, and each will use its own engine. It’s…
Every Day is Earth Day at Salvage Yards
Great article on one of original green industries, automobile salvage yards! Earth Day will be celebrated April 22 this year, but for auto salvage yards, every day feels a little like Earth Day. Both Cousineau Auto and Yaeger Auto Salvage in Weston are in the business of recycling and reselling…
Chrysler USA Sales Pop Up 45 Percent in Feb.
Chrysler, Nissan and Volkswagen all reported strong U.S. sales in February, kicking off what is expected to be another strong month for automakers. Chrysler said its sales were up 40 percent from a year earlier as it sold nearly 134,000 new cars and trucks and all of its brands showed…